Anatomy

Synovial Bursa

A fluid-filled sac lined with SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE that provides a cushion between bones, tendons and/or muscles around a joint.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A fluid-filled sac lined with SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE that provides a cushion between bones, tendons and/or muscles around a joint.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bursa, Synovial
  • Bursas, Synovial
  • Synovial Bursas

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

inflammation = BURSITIS

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History Note

65

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.156w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Synovial Bursa. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002061. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002061
  2. Synovial Bursa. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_bursa
  3. Synovial Bursa. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1431311